Midrib and petiole miner (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Boechera
| Record no.: | 0105 |
|---|---|
| Feeding guild: | Midrib and petiole miner; leaf blade miner |
| Taxonomy: | Diptera: Drosophilidae: Scaptomyza flava |
| Stages observed: | trace, larva, puparium, adult |
| Hosts in Boechera: | B. dentata (toothed rock cress) |
Larvae mine in leaf blades, midribs, and petioles. My observations suggested some larvae may move between leaves, either through the stems or by exiting old mines and establishing new ones. I reared adults in late May from larvae collected in early- to mid-May. More information: Eiseman and van der Linden (2024).
- Eiseman, C.S. and J. van der Linden. 2024. New rearing records of Drosophilidae (Diptera: Ephydroidea) from plant tissue. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 126(2): 172-182.[return to in-text citation]
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